Home Football Portugal includes player called up for England Under-18 squad

Portugal includes player called up for England Under-18 squad

Mane was selected once again for the England youth camp by coach Liam Bramley, ahead of th...

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:27 PM

Mane was selected once again for the England youth camp by coach Liam Bramley, ahead of the team's upcoming trip to Marbella for a major four-team tournament in October.

Mane is eligible for both teams having played for the Portugal Under-17 side last season. As the Under-18 team is a non-Uefa age group, both nations are entitled to call the player up.

He made his England international debut in September against the Portugal Under-18 side who have named Mane in their squad for a four-nation tournament in October.

With both tournaments running concurrently, Mane can only play for one team and Wolves and England confirmed he would feature in Bramley’s side.

Reuters has contacted Portugal’s football association for clarification.

While players with multiple nationalities have played for more than one country if they are eligible, they are not allowed to switch allegiances at senior level - unless they have played only in friendly matches for the first country.

Related

Liverpool transfer update: Potential Ibrahima Konate replacement greenlights move
Millwall: Neil Harris to resign as head coach after 'successfully guiding club away from relegation zone'
Interview with Wilfried Gnonto: Leeds United winger reflects on personal growth and the Championship promotion battle
Report: Arsenal in negotiations to offload key player after receiving offer
Man City's 115 charges: Premier League's 12-week hearing concludes with decision anticipated in the spring